I’ve been thinking ahead to what I’ll be shopping for this summer, and I keep coming back to pieces that fall within a grown-up, elegant aesthetic. Items including pointed ballerina flats, A-line dresses, and tweed jackets all have a sense of sophistication that lend a pulled-together element to them and feel primed for my closet now and in the months ahead. That sense of elegance is set to be a defining look for summer 2024, and I’ve zeroed in on some key buys for the season.
Specific pieces such as round-neck one-piece swimsuits, oval sunglasses with gold hardware, and statement earrings are on my radar. I also have my eye on items such as cigarette pants, full circle skirts, and satin slingbacks that are perfect to wear for summer but can easily work into the second half of the year. To shop them all in one place, I made an edit of my top summer finds from Saks. Ahead, see every piece that has landed on my short list.
Reformation
Mikol Knit Stretch Midi-Dress
I love everything about this silhouette.
Toteme
Asymmetric Leather Ballerina Flats
The shoes of the summer.
Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry
Cooper 14k-Gold-Plated Stud Earrings
To style with anything from dresses to tees.
ERES
Asia Low-Back Roundneck One-Piece Swimsuit
It doesn’t get more timeless than Eres.
Saint Laurent
Rive Gauche Sling Bag
Perfect for a beach holiday.
CELINE
Triomphe 52mm Oval Sunglasses
Modern classics.
Jason Wu
Tweed Cropped Jacket
Style this with or without the matching skirt.
Jason Wu
Ultra Tweed A-Line Miniskirt
This would also look perfect with a white crewneck T-shirt.
The Row
Combo Kitten-Heel Sandals
Simple elegance.
Khaite
Wes Seamed Silk Organza Dress
A beautiful option for a wedding guest.
Prada
Satin Slingback Pumps
From Prada’s S/S 24 collection.
Bottega Veneta
Medium Andiamo Intrecciato Leather Top-Handle Bag
A forever investment piece.
Reformation
Zenni Satin Minidress
I’m envisioning this for a date night.
Loro Piana
Rebecca Cap-Toe Ballet Flats
The shoes our editors can’t stop talking about.
Staud
Wells Cotton Poplin A-Line Midi-Dress
This dress is so popular that Staud continues to introduce it in new colorways.
Adriana Orsini
Sterling Silver Tennis Necklace
Tennis necklaces are making a huge comeback.
Theory
Cotton Tweed Military Jacket
This timeless jacket shape will never go out of style.
Theory
Cotton Tweed Miniskirt
Theory always masters the classics.
Lafayette 148 New York
Acclaimed Stretch Gramercy Pants
Cigarette pants are making a huge comeback.
Staud
Una Button-Front Tank
This set is sitting in my cart right now.
Staud
Smith Maxi Pencil Skirt
A matching set is always foolproof.
Toteme
The Belted Crocodile-Embossed Leather Kitten-Heel Sandals
So beautiful.
Reformation
Mayve Stretch Jersey Minidress
The silhouette of 2024.
Valentino Garavani
Rockstud Wispy Calfskin Mules
Perfect flats.
Toteme
T-Lock Leather Top-Handle Bag
A great everyday bag.
Theory
Cotton-Blend Shift Dress
Just add flats.
Favorite Daughter
Diana Single-Breasted Jacket
I love the scooped neckline.
Toteme
Twisted Crinkled Silk Maxi Dress
Such a versatile dress.
The Row
Leather Almond Toe Pumps
These are selling out in practically every size.
Prada
Full Re-Nylon Skirt
A smart investment buy.